US Bridges

US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59

Good

Angelina County, Texas · At Tulane DR · Structure no. 110030017603033

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59 is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB U-Turn
CrossesUS 59
LocationAt Tulane DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3121, -94.72173
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic700 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB U-Turn over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.